mod

A package made by players that changes how a video game looks or works.

• This mod adds new animals.
• I downloaded a mod for the game.
• Some mods stop working after an update.

How to use it: mod for something (She created a mod for a farming game.)

Similar words: modification, add-on

Common phrases: game mod, install a mod, download a mod

A change made to something to improve it or make it suit someone’s needs.

• This mod improves the engine’s performance.
• He made several mods to his bike.
• Can you explain how this mod works?

Similar words: modification, alteration

Common phrases: engine mod, simple mod, custom mod

Someone who checks online discussions and deals with people who break the rules.

• Ask a mod for help.
• The mod removed the offensive comment.
• Two mods keep an eye on the chat.

Similar words: moderator

Common phrases: forum mod, chat mod, ask a mod

A British fashion style from the 1960s, with smart, modern clothes.

• She likes the clean lines of mod.
• The exhibition explores mod and its influence on fashion.
• His wardrobe reflects the sharp tailoring of sixties mod.

Common phrases: mod fashion, mod style, sixties mod

A mathematical value used to describe size or set the basis for remainder calculations.

• The chosen mod is seven.
• Use the same mod for both calculations.
• With a mod of five, these integers are equivalent.

Similar words: modulus

Common phrases: a mod, given mod, chosen mod

A joking call to online moderators to remove or punish someone whose post you dislike.

• Mod, ban this guy for that terrible pun.
• Mod, remove her before she tells another dad joke.
• Mod, punish him for posting that cursed picture.

Common phrases: mod ban someone, mod remove someone

To create or install changes that affect how a video game looks or works.

• I learned to mod the game.
• She modded it to add new buildings.
• Can we mod this game together?

Similar words: modify

Common phrases: mod a game, mod something, learn to mod

To change an object to suit your taste or improve how it works.

• He wants to mod his car.
• She modded the keyboard with quieter switches.
• Can you mod this computer for better cooling?

Similar words: modify, customize

Common phrases: mod a car, mod a computer, mod something